Guesthouses, hotels and resorts

Ao Tubtim

While the spacious Tubtim Resort has something for most tastes, neighbouring Pudsa Bungalows is a backpacker favourite. Though it was closed during our most recent visit in September 2013, you might seek out a cheap air-con room at Lelawadee Guesthouse on the dirt motorbike path that connects Ao Tubtim to the main road if you arrive to find both of these places packed.

Always a solid choice

Ao Tubtim, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 025; F: (038) 644 027

In business since 1981, Tubtim Resort is among the oldest places to stay on the island, but the consistently helpful and relaxed staff has done an excellent job of maintaining older rooms and adding ... Read the full review of Tubtim resort.

Ageing budget spo

Ao Tubtim, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 030; F: (038) 644 066

Pudsa offers a string of simple bungalows in the spirit of low key Thai island life. Tin roofed wood huts with fans are cramped, basic and grotty, with old linens on rock hard beds, a few windows, ... Read the full review of Pudsa Bungalows.

Ao Nuan

Idyllic, secluded, exotic

Ao Nuan, Ko Samet
T: (038) 644 334;

Ao Nuan's lone place to stay is an old-style bungalow joint that blends seamlessly into its serene surrounds rather than overtaking it. When kicking back under the towering trees with thick branches ... Read the full review of Ao Nuan Bungalows.